These Subtle and Vague Signs May be Early Symptoms of Dementia
With age, we become more forgetful and may start to feel scatterbrained. Misplacing items or forgetting to do small errands is not an immediate cause for concern with old age. However, caregivers of an elderly loved one may fail to recognize the other subtle symptoms of forgetfulness that indicates that something is wrong. These symptoms develop gradually and can go unnoticed for a long time until it becomes serious.
We often misplace our keys and wallet in our day-to-day life, and we don’t usually consider it a serious need for medical attention. Seniors who are in the early stages of dementia may not only lose their keys and wallet but will forget what these items are used for all together. They may forget that they need their keys to get into their home and leave the house without locking the door. Seniors with early symptoms of dementia can become confused as to how to use their keys and will experience frustration and anger. Leaving your senior loved one without the proper safety measures within their home could lead to them becoming lost or put into a dangerous situation.
It's easy to become annoyed when we get older. The pace of the world stays the same while our bodies slow down, technology and ideas are constantly changing, and world events can become tiring to stay up to date with. A little bit of agitation is understandable. An early symptom a loved one may experience if they are going through the early stages of dementia will be a complete change in personality that is startling or unfamiliar. Maybe they become easily angered over small situations, use more vulgar language, or behave differently towards the people that they love. Keeping an eye on your loved one's form of communication is a good way to gauge when it may be time to see a healthcare professional.
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